Edward Jenner's 1798 treatise, "An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolae Vaccinae," describes his pioneering work on vaccination against smallpox. This work is foundational to immunology and public health, establishing the practice of vaccination and significantly reducing the global burden of smallpox.
Sources for Edward Jenner — An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolae Vaccinae
Edward Jenner — An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolae Vaccinae in Medicine
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- Hippocrates — The Complete Works (Corpus Hippocraticum) (classic texts)
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